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FeldCare Connects
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$72,085 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Fort Bragg area specifically. FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages. The Physical Therapist Assistant in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist determines a treatment plan, executes interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and monitors the patient's progress effectively. A Physical Therapist Assistant for Home Health must have: Remarkable knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, methods in their application in a rehabilitation environment. Great skills in providing a variety of treatments. Profound ability to communicate effectively both written and oral. Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context of the patients age, needs and environment. Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain records with accuracy and discretion. Proven sound clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementation and monitoring patient progress. Ability to recognize when patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet appropriate patient needs and report to the therapist.